May Event

[asgardmods]

something new inside & the storm something new inside may 11th-13th ↴ something new inside It's been a few days since the kite festival ended, and Wanderers and locals alike seem pleased to have passed time together in such a lovely festival. The weather is mild and the smell of flowers on the air sweet, and it seems that for once, Asgard might enjoy a spell of peace. On the morning of the 11th, some of you wake with a new itch beneath your skin. It's a sensation not unlike the one you felt when your god first granted you powers, and indeed, those of you who flew a runed kite during the festival discover that you have new abilities at your disposal! These new abilities start small, but each time a you use your power you find that your abilities grow in strength. Soon you can do more, and for longer before growing tired. In fact, you soon find that using your power is so fascinating that you don't want to stop. As you use them more and more, you might even find you can't stop, not for food, for sleep, or even to see the dear faces of your friends. And, hidden away in the clutches of the children who found them, the rune stones begin to pulse with a strange, blue light, one that grows in intensity the longer each of you uses your newfound powers. More information about the runes and their associated powers can be found in the infopost here! the storm may 14th-20th ↴ the storm As each of you use your rune granted powers more and more, the stones glow brighter and brighter, until at last they're nearly blinding to look at, and the air around them crackles with new energy that spreads outward and up. The children who found the runes grow fearful and hide them in the woods, but the damage is done. The storm summoned by all who used the runes has begun. With the storm now born, you no longer feel compelled to use your new power, but it sure would be helpful of you to use it to combat the intensity of the storm! Like the rune powers themselves, the storm starts small, with rain and occasional thunder, but it's clearly growing in strength. Wanders and locals like take shelter indoors, hoping for it to pass, but it soon becomes clear that the storm isn't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, after several days, strange weather events begin taking place. Rain suddenly seems to flow upward, snowflakes begin to fall in otherwise warm air, and lightning springs up from the ground. As each day passes, the storm grows more violent, sending the local wildlife into a frenzy as the animals try to shelter from the sudden and unpredictable storm. Though you no longer feel the runes' pull, many of you soon realize that not only can your powers aid in weathering the storm, even those without powers can help to stop it. If runes brought the storm about, then destroying the runes will surely end it. Now where did those children put those stones, and how can they be convinced to show you for the good of all? It will surely take someone skilled in coaxing unwilling individuals - perhaps one of Tyr's ambassadors is up to the task... If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to refer to the infopost and the questions section below!

Comments

[mindseer]

Yeah, human story. Guy who could talk to animals. Least I think that was what it was? [She giggled.] Like you said, it's a good trick to have. Less badass, but more cool, you know?

[keybearing]

Not sure I read that one. But there's probably a lot I haven't read. I spent most of my time hanging around outside, swimming or racing or sparring with my friends.

[Rather than spending his time reading books or such. Still, he gives a not about the animal communication being cool. He experienced that with finding Donald and the others at least. In him being able to understand them anyway.]

[mindseer]

Eheh. We ... uh got stuck on an asteroid hurtling through space for like three earth years. I got bored. Really bored. You can only hang stuffed animals for so long before it gets boring.

[...she uh... wasn't joking about that.]

Cause, ya know. Outdoors was kind of a vacuum. Little envious of you tough, even if I hate the sun.

[keybearing]

Hang stuffed animals? Like soft toys or.....?

[Did she mean literal dead animals that were stuffed or something? He's not sure what to make of it with some of what she says sometimes. It's weird, the stories she tells. He'd probably be less inclined to believe her if he hadn't been to other worlds and all.]

I love the outdoors. I'm usually only inside to sleep or eat or at school, I guess. But then. I'm quite used to the sun with the Islands and all.